From Startups to Climate Tech: Raj’s Journey of Innovation & Leadership
Lessons on entrepreneurship, pivots, and investing in solutions for the planet.
What does it take to go from building companies like Snapfish and Fitmob, to helping Lyft reinvent transportation, to now tackling one of humanity’s greatest challenges—climate change?
For Raj, the answer lies in purpose, adaptability, and systems thinking.
In a wide-ranging conversation, he shares his journey from early entrepreneurship to leading Climactic, a venture fund focused on AI and robotics for climate solutions. Along the way, he reflects on:
The Power of Pivots: How Lyft’s pink mustaches transformed ride-sharing and what it taught him about seizing new opportunities.
Why Climate Matters Now: Why the shift from awareness to action is urgent—and why enterprises must lead the charge.
Investing in AI & Robotics: From field robots building solar farms faster to AI-powered digital twins reshaping industries, he sees massive opportunities for efficiency and resilience.
Coaching Founders: The importance of peripheral vision, hiring A-players, and knowing when to accelerate—or when to pivot.
Raj’s message is clear: solving the climate crisis is not just a challenge, but the greatest entrepreneurial opportunity of our time.
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Good conversation with a top tier entrepreneur turned VC. Raj Kapoor's story is one of intellectual pursuits, entrepreneurial dreams and bold pivots landing at a place of purpose-driven innovation.
- He Co-founded & scaled companies like Snapfish and FitMob TV
- Helped shape Lyft strategy and growth
- Now leading Climactic investing in AI & robotics to decarbonize industries
His biggest insight? The world’s toughest problems—like climate change—require entrepreneurs who can adapt, pivot, and build with systems thinking.
My conversation with Raj dives into:
✅ Lessons from Lyft’s pink mustache beginnings
✅ Why climate tech is the next great wave of innovation
✅ How founders can navigate uncertainty & grow as leaders
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